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The '''Wii''' is a seventh-generation games console made by [[Nintendo]]. During development, it was codenamed the ''Revolution''. It was released on November 19, 2006 in the United States, with ''Wii Sports''. It was designed by [[wikipedia:Shigeru Miyamoto|Shigeru Miyamoto]], and is aimed towards [[wikipedia:Casual gamer|casual gamers]]. One of the most unique features of the console is the [[Wii Remote|controller]], which has motion sensing capabilities and can be used as a pointing device. The console is capable of connecting to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], to play online against other players. |
The '''Wii''' is a seventh-generation games console made by [[Nintendo]]. During development, it was codenamed the ''Revolution''. It was released on November 19, 2006 in the United States, with ''Wii Sports''. It was designed by [[wikipedia:Shigeru Miyamoto|Shigeru Miyamoto]], and is aimed towards [[wikipedia:Casual gamer|casual gamers]]. One of the most unique features of the console is the [[Wii Remote|controller]], which has motion sensing capabilities and can be used as a pointing device. The console is capable of connecting to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], to play online against other players. |
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| + | The '''Wii Remote''', often called the '''Wiimote''', is the main controller for the [[Wii]]. It has a unique design similar to a television remote. The controller has motion-sensing capabilities which allows the user to point the remote at the screen. |
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| + | When used, a sensor bar is required to be attached to the console. This is normally placed either directly above or directly below the screen. |
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| + | The nunchuck is an add-on for the Wii Remote which is included in the original packaging. It features an analog stick, similar to controllers for other consoles. It has two buttons on the back, the ''Z'' and the ''C'' buttons. |
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| + | === Wii Wheel === |
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| + | [[Image:Wii wheel.gif|thumb|Wii Wheel]]The Wii Wheel was packaged with [[Mario Kart Wii]]. It contains a slot for the Wii Remote to fit into, which then can be used as a steering wheel. |
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| + | == Mario Games released on the Wii== |
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* ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://wii.nintendo.com/ Official Site] |
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* [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii on Wikipedia]] |
* [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii on Wikipedia]] |
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| + | * [[wikipedia:Wii Remote|Wii Remote on Wikipedia]] |
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| + | * [http://www.wirelessnunchucks.co.uk Wireless Nunchuck] |
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Revision as of 14:41, 14 March 2011
Wii and Wii remote
The Wii is a seventh-generation games console made by Nintendo. During development, it was codenamed the Revolution. It was released on November 19, 2006 in the United States, with Wii Sports. It was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and is aimed towards casual gamers. One of the most unique features of the console is the controller, which has motion sensing capabilities and can be used as a pointing device. The console is capable of connecting to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, to play online against other players.
Controls
Wii Remote
The Wii Remote, often called the Wiimote, is the main controller for the Wii. It has a unique design similar to a television remote. The controller has motion-sensing capabilities which allows the user to point the remote at the screen.
When used, a sensor bar is required to be attached to the console. This is normally placed either directly above or directly below the screen.
Nunchuck
The nunchuck is an add-on for the Wii Remote which is included in the original packaging. It features an analog stick, similar to controllers for other consoles. It has two buttons on the back, the Z and the C buttons.
Wii Wheel
Wii Wheel
The Wii Wheel was packaged with Mario Kart Wii. It contains a slot for the Wii Remote to fit into, which then can be used as a steering wheel.
Mario Games released on the Wii
- Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
- Mario Kart Wii
- Mario Party 8
- Mario Super Sluggers
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
- Mario Strikers Charged
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Super Paper Mario
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Wario Land: Shake It!
- WarioWare: Smooth Moves
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Mario Power Tennis